A long time resident of San Leandro, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at the age of 93. Bruce was born in York, Pennsylvania in 1914 and moved to California at an early age. He was a graduate of U.C. Davis, and served as an officer in the U.S. Army-Air Corp in World War II. Following his discharge from the service, he worked as a manager for the Carnation Company for over 30 years while raising a family with his wife, Mary. Together they had three children and enjoyed camping and fishing vacations together. Mary passed away unexpectedly in 1969 and Bruce subsequently married Alice Long in 1971. Together they raised their blended family and grew to become loyal Oakland A’s boosters for many years. Bruce remained active, healthy, and employed until the last few years.

He is survived by his wife Alice, sons Brian and Scott Bream, daughter Carolyn Sexauer-Bream, stepsons Jay and Gordon Long, and eight grandchildren. His strength, integrity and fortitude serve as an inspiration to all he leaves behind.

At his request no services were held. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY

SAN LEANDRO (510)483-0123

www.santos-robinson.com

Carroll “Roy” Cole

Age 67 died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton. Born June 5, 1940 in Forth Worth, Texas, he lived most of his adult life in California. Roy was a resident of Tracy for the past 30 years where he founded and owned Roy’s Electric.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nancy Cole, and his sons, William “Bill” Cole of Tracy and his companion Karyn Lewis and Michael Cole of Rancho Cordova and his wife, Melissa. He is also survived by granddaughter Rachelle Cole of Tracy, granddaughter Christin Cole of Stockton, grandson, Michael Cole of Rancho Cordova, great-grandson Jeremiah Cole and brother-in-law James Rider and wife Kathy Rider of French Camp. He also had a little dog named Punkin that he adored and even shared his lollipops with.

He was a devoted, loving family man who taught both of his sons the electrical trade and was instrumental in teaching and raising his family with the strong, honest fundamentals that he lived his life by. He was an avid fisherman, camper and loved his trips to Jackson, Lake Tahoe, Alaska and Don Pedro.

Roy served in the US Navy as a jet mechanic from 1959 – 1963. He was known as being an honest man, strong but gentle with a good sense of humor, a contagious smile and a quick wit. He was a huge supporter of Brighter Christmas. He also had a strong faith in God and will be missed desperately by all who knew him.

A celebration of his life will be held this Saturday, March 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cole family home: 7881 W. Bates Rd. in Tracy. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Tracy Interfaith Ministries Building Fund – 2441 Holly Drive, Tracy, CA. 95376.

Teodorico Ramos Corpuz Sr.

July 1, 1928- March 11, 2008

Teo (Ikong) Corpuz Sr. died March 11, 2008 in San Francisco, California at the age of 79. A native of Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines he had lived in Alameda, California for 26 years. He served our country in the US Army (Philippine Scout) from 11 April 1950-16 October 1954 .

Teo touched many lives with his kindness, gentle spirit, positive outlook in life and the ” Ideal man” as described by his beloved wife.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation Saturday, March 15th from 9:00a.m to 9:00p.m and Sunday, March 16th from 9:00a.m to 9:00p.m with the rosary service at 4:00p.m at the Greer Family Mortuary, 2694 Blanding Avenue, Alameda. Funeral mass will be held Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 10:00a.m at St.Barnabas Catholic Church, 1427 6th Street, Alameda. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward Greer Family Mortuary

510-865-3755

GAYLE BERNARD JOHNSON

Dec. 9th, 1940 – Mar. 10th, 2008

Gayle Bernard Johnson passed away on March 10th, 2008 in Roseville, CA. Gayle was born on December 9th, 1940 in Livermore, CA to Victor and Helen Johnson. He attended Livermore High School and then worked as a career machinist most notably for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 29 years. He married his wife Charlotte on March 11th, 1978.

Gayle was a history buff and enjoyed reading about famous historical events and talking politics. In addition to history, he also was a religious follower of bay area sports teams. After a life of working at the lab, he and Charlotte retired to Lake Almanor, CA and enjoyed some boating, fishing, and relaxing. After spending several years at Lake Almanor, both Gayle and Charlotte moved south to Cameron Park, CA due to his illness.

Gayle is survived by his wife Charlotte of almost 30 years, his son Craig Johnson of Reno, NV, and step-daughter Mickey Lane of Battle Ground, WA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, McKenzie Lane, Jason Johnson, and step-granddaughter Rosie Rangel.

At Gayle’s request, there will be no service at this time. He will be laid to rest at Mt. View Cemetery in Peidmont, California.

CONSTANTINE J. MALAVAZOS

1925-2008

Resident of San Leandro

Born on August 29, 1925 and raised in Michigan, Constantine was one of nine children to parents John and Georgia Malavazos from Greece. He grew up on the family farm that sold produce to local markets.

Constantine joined the U.S. Army at age 18 and served proudly in the 106th Golden Lions Division in Belgium and Germany. Being a soldier would be a defining experience in his life. He was captured during the Battle of the Ardennes and held as a POW until liberated in mid-April 1945.

After the war, he went to work in Chicago where he would meet the love of his life. Constantine married Abbigail in December 1946 and relocated to California in 1947 where they would raise their family.

Constantine was a hard-working, devoted husband and father who did anything to provide for his family; he worked as a waiter, painted houses and was a certified airplane mechanic. His main career was Mechanical Engineering for over 40 years employed first by Fridens/Singer, then Qantel and later started Quicksilver, a business with his nephews Gregory and Alex.

Skilled at working with his hands, Constantine was a pioneer do-it-yourselfer. From digging the well to building his own workshop, he did it all. He was also blessed with a green thumb that afforded the family garden-a-plenty with every kind of vegetable, fruit tree and beautiful flowers. He was a self-taught man including the guitar, banjo and even the Greek language. Constantine also enjoyed traveling and the family took a vacation each year.

Constantine died at his home in Oakland on March 9, 2008 at the age of 82. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Abbigail, their children Conrad and Denise, and granddaughter Crystal; his son Terry Lee Hines, grandchildren Terry Jr, Bret and Deanna, and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara Kelly, Marion Bacil, Lillian Darr and Theodora Mahoney; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arthur and George, and sisters Diane and Irene Kelley.

A private burial service was held at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland on March 12. Family and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Saturday, March 15 at 4pm to be held at St.. Peter’s Lutheran Church (172 Breed Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577).

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Trinity Children’s Foundation of America (P.O. Box 848, Colton, CA 92324). GUERRERO MORTUARY

(510)483-5300

MARIE ADELINE KNODT RUMBERGER

September 21, 1925 – March 11, 2008

MATRIARCH OF KNODT’S FLOWERS

Marie Adeline Knodt Rumberger, a native of Denver, Colorado and a many year resident and businesswoman in Livermore, died March 11, 2008 at the age of 82 years at Rosewood Gardens Residential Care Facility.

Marie’s family moved to the Clearlake, Kelseyville and Lakeport area in the late 1920’s where Marie would graduate from Lakeport High School Class of 1942 and to finish her term as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls in 1943. During these years flowers and greenhouses were a huge part of Marie’s father’s and families life.

Marie took a job as a waitress and would meet the love of her life Robert Rumberger where he was on leave and went fishing in Lakeport. They married April 16, 1944. The Rumberger’s moved to New London, Connecticut so Bob could finish his submarine training school and where their beloved son Robert would be born.

In 1946 the Rumberger family would move to Livermore to establish their flower shop “Knodts Flowers” and operate it as a family 59 years.

Marie was a member of Bay Area Master Florist: Past President of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #7265 of Livermore, Past President and Life Member of Soroptimist International of Livermore, Past Member of Valley Care Hospital Auxiliary; Member of Livermore Pleasanton Historical Society and a 50 year member of the Flower Association F.T.D.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sun., March 16, from 4 – 8 PM at The Chapel of Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East Ave., Livermore. Funeral Services will commence on Mon., March 17 at 2 PM at Callaghan’s. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore.

Flowers would be appreciated as well as contributions to the Livermore Pleasanton Historical Society or to the Valley Care Auxiliary or to Hope Hospice. CALLAGHAN MORTUARY

(925)447-2942

Christian Eric Sorensen

November 16, 1957-February 24, 2008

Chris passed away at ValleyCare Hospital, Pleasanton, California, after a brief illness. He was born in Oakland, California and grew up in San Lorenzo and Castro Valley. He attended Lorenzo Manor School, San Lorenzo, Palomares Elementary School, Castro Valley and graduated from Canyon High, Castro Valley and Chabot Junior College, Hayward. He also attended the University of California at Berkeley and California State College, Hayward. He was employed for many years by SBC and AT&T in technical sales and telecommunications positions and lived in Hayward, California until he moved to Livermore in 2006.

Chris is survived by his sons, Alexander, age 12, and Jacob, age 10; his mother, Ann Sorensen of Livermore; his sisters Karen Sorensen of Flagstaff, Arizona; Kathy Freeman (Ricky) of Dublin; and Janet Pfeifer (Rick) of Danville; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Meyer) Sorensen, and his father, Ronald Franklin Sorensen.

One of Chris’s most enjoyable pastimes was playing baseball. As a youth he played in the Castro Valley Independent Peanut League, the Babe Ruth League and was a member of the Canyon High School baseball team. He counted among his friends numerous “baseball buddies” who played together several years in an adult men’s softball league.

He loved our family reunions, camping at our family gathering place in Humboldt County, golfing with his friends, riding his motorcycle and playing his guitar. He especially enjoyed spending time outdoors with his sons and they spent many hours hiking, swimming and fishing in the Hayward hills and local parks and lakes. He loved life, his friends and his family and we will always miss his presence in our lives.

The Sorensen family would like to express their gratitude to the following: City of Livermore policemen, paramedics and ambulance crew, and the doctors and nurses of the CCU2 at ValleyCare Hospital. We deeply appreciate all their efforts on Chris’s behalf and the compassionate support they provided to him and his family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 4 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center, Cresta Blanca South room, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Sorensen Children Education Fund at any US Bank or by mail, c/o US Bank, 720 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA 94526, or to a charitable organization of your choice. Callaghan Mortuary

Livermore Crematory

925 447-2942

LORETTA MARY FAHEY WENNERSTROM

March 26, 1924 – March 11, 2008

Died in Oakland, beloved wife of Justin for 50 years. Dear sister of John Emmett Fahey and the late James, Margaret and Barbara Fahey. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of Mourine Henno. A native of Oakland for 83 years.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral liturgy, Friday, March 14th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 1:00 pm. Interment immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, CA.